Axis Secures Position on Watford Community Housing’s £1.42bn Maintain Framework
Axis has secured a position on Watford Community Housing’s £1.42 billion Maintain Framework, strengthening its role in delivering social housing property maintenance UK services across the country. The four-year framework, managed by Pretium, enables public sector organisations to procure responsive repairs, void property works, and refurbishment services at scale across the UK.
Client: Watford Community Housing
Framework Value: £1.42 billion (estimated, excluding VAT)
Framework Duration: 4 years (to 25 March 2029, estimated)
The framework is open to all UK public sector bodies and provides a flexible procurement route for a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment services. Its structure enables Authorised Users to call off works across multiple regions and value bands, ensuring efficiency and scalability in delivery.
Procured in partnership with Contracting Authority Watford Community Housing (WCH) and managed by Pretium Frameworks, the Maintain framework is built for bespoke delivery.
Lot Awards and Regional Coverage
Axis has been appointed to multiple high-value lots, demonstrating its capacity to deliver large-scale housing maintenance contracts across the UK:
- Lot 1b – London
- Lot 2b – South East and East of England
- Lot 3b – West Midlands
- Lot 4b – East Midlands
- Lot 7b – North North West
- Lot 8b – North East
- Lot 9b – National
The framework is divided into multiple geographical regions, each with two overlapping value bands. This structure allows clients the flexibility to procure works through the most appropriate lot, ensuring both value for money and efficient project delivery.
Comprehensive Scope of Services
Through the framework, Axis delivers a comprehensive range of property maintenance and refurbishment services, including:
Delivering Quality at Scale
CLC’s appointment highlights its capability to deliver large-scale refurbishment programmes while maintaining a strong focus on resident experience and quality outcomes.
By combining national reach with regional delivery partners, CLC will ensure efficient delivery, support local economies, and uphold high standards across all locations. The team will now begin mobilisation to ensure a smooth rollout of works and continued excellence throughout the duration of the framework.
- Electrical and mechanical installations
- General construction and building works
- Bathroom and kitchen installations
- Roofing repair and maintenance
- Cladding and thermal insulation works
- Plumbing, ventilation, and sanitary installations
- Asbestos removal and associated services
- Plastering, joinery, and carpentry
- Installation of doors, windows, and fitted components
- Flooring, wall coverings, painting, glazing, and decoration
- Building completion and refurbishment works
- Ongoing repair and maintenance of buildings and installations
- Call centre support services
This wide-ranging capability ensures Axis can provide an end-to-end property maintenance solution for housing providers across the UK.
Expanding Property Maintenance Delivery Across the UK
Axis’s appointment reinforces its ability to deliver nationwide property maintenance solutions for social housing providers, supporting both tenanted properties and void (empty) homes. The Maintain Framework provides a compliant and flexible route for local authorities and housing associations to access high-quality contractors for:
Supporting Social Housing Providers Nationwide
The Maintain Framework is designed to support housing associations and public sector organisations in maintaining safe, high-quality homes. Axis offers:
- Faster turnaround of void properties
- Improved tenant satisfaction through responsive repairs
- Long-term asset management support
- Compliance with regulatory and housing standards
Delivering Quality at Scale
This framework win highlights Axis’s continued growth and its ability to deliver complex, multi-regional programmes for social housing property maintenance in the UK. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and customer service, Axis is well positioned to support the long-term objectives of the Maintain Framework.